England They announced their T20I squad for the upcoming round of Indiawhich is scheduled to start in January 2025. He will lead the team If butlerwho continues his role as captain after a successful spell in previous white-ball matches.
Notable inclusions in England T20I squad
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed a 15-member squad comprising a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. Notable players include Rehan Ahmed, a promising player of Pakistani origin and an experienced fast bowler Jofra Archer.
England tour of India 2025: schedule
The T20I series will kick off on January 22, 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by matches in Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai. The complete schedule for the T20I series is as follows:
- The first T20I: January 22, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd T20I: January 25, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 3rd T20I: January 28, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Fourth T20I: January 31, Mouloudia Algiers Stadium, Pune
- 5th T20I: February 2, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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After the T20I series, England will participate in a three-match ODI series starting February 6, which will serve as a crucial build-up to the T20I tournament. ICC Champions Cup 2025 Scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
This tour represents an important opportunity for England to build momentum after a difficult T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year. With Buttler at the helm, the team aims to create a balanced side capable of competing effectively on the pitches of the Indian subcontinent. The absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the recent Test series against New Zealand, is a notable setback for the team.
